News: Aquatics
Ballarat Aquatic Centre to reopen but clubs want 50 metre pool
After almost a year of work, the redeveloped Ballarat Aquatic Centre will be open to the public this weekend. The YMCA-managed facility's two new programmable warm-water pools...
Oct 8, 2010
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Lagoon key to Port Douglas' revival
Port Douglas business interests have identified a lagoon development as being key to the resort's revival as a haven for tourists and investors. Cairns Regional Council has...
Oct 7, 2010
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Sapphire Coast Aquatic Project Moves Forward
The Sapphire Aquatic Centre continues to move at a rapid rate towards an anticipated opening in late spring 2010. Consruction has advanced in recent months with concreting of...
Oct 5, 2010
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Qatar's first Waterpark opens
The initial stage of Aqua Park Qatar, the country's first water theme park, has opened. Qatar's newest attraction, covering 50,000 metres2, is set to double in size when...
Oct 5, 2010
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Next Generation IP Enabled Keyless Locker Systems
Vlocker International have introduced IP connectivity for remote management, configuration, diagnostics and support in their latest generation of keyless electronic locker...
Oct 5, 2010
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Latest Technology for TRAC
The recently opened Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre (TRAC) is operating the latest in technology from Links Modular Solutions (LMS). The state-of-the-art aquatic and...
Oct 4, 2010
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ARV Summit Backed by Centaman's Online Registration
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria's ARV Annual Summit, which starts today, has this year benefitted from a streamlined registration process. For the first time this year,...
Oct 1, 2010
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RLSSA Training Academy to promote aquatic safety
The Royal Life Saving Society has launched Australia's first specialised training centre for aquatic safety. The Aquatic Safety Training Academy, a $6.5 million state-of-the-art...
Sep 30, 2010
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Splash Park Opens at Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre
A new splash park has opened at the Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre at Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast. A joint venture between centre managers Swim Fit and the Sunshine Coast...
Sep 29, 2010
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Canyoning Safety Initiative Moves Beyond Research
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) and the New Zealand Outdoors Instructors Association (NZOIA) have just completed a workshop for commercial canyoning operators. Held over the...
Sep 28, 2010
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Expansion revealed at Brisbane's Sleeman Sports Complex
Queensland Sport Minister Phil Reeves has revealed artist's impressions of what Sleeman Sports Complex will look like after a $13.3 million upgrade. Minister Reeves also...
Sep 27, 2010
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NZRA to hold Presidential Elections
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) is to hold a ballot to decide its next President having received two nominations to fill the post. The nominations were from...
Sep 25, 2010
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Over budget Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre opens
The Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre has opened. ‘TRAC’ as it has become affectionately known over the years, has been experiencing a huge face-lift to become, according...
Sep 24, 2010
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Jamberoo Action Park opens but expansion is in limbo
While Jamberoo Action Park has reopened for its 2010/11 season, its multi million-dollar expansion plans are on hold after a NSW Land and Environment Court decision. A plan for...
Sep 24, 2010
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Plan to ban 100 activities on Cottesloe beach
Various media are reporting that beachgoers could soon be fined up to $500 for flying kites, using oversized umbrellas, taking commercial photographs or digging holes at Perth's...
Sep 23, 2010
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Royal Life Saving reports drownings on the rise
Royal Life Saving Society – Australia (RLSSA) has stated that it “is deeply alarmed” that the nation’s drowning toll has risen to its highest level in the last seven years, with...
Sep 23, 2010
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Participate in the 2010 Sportspeople Salary Survey
Industry professionals have been invited to participate in the 2010 Sportspeople Salary Survey, designed to collect data on salary levels across the aquatic, fitness and sport...
Sep 21, 2010
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International Recognition for ASCTA Chief Executive
The International Federation of Swimming Teachers Associations (IFSTA) has announced the election of Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA) Chief Executive...
Sep 21, 2010
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Queensland's pools made safer
Queensland's Parliament has passed the final stage of new swimming pool safety laws which will see mandatory pool safety inspections and compliance certificates required for all...
Sep 20, 2010
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Village Roadshow to build Wet'n'Wild Sydney
Village Roadshow has announced that it is to build and operate the Wet'n'Wild water theme park in Sydney. The theme park operator will invest around $80 million into the project...
Sep 13, 2010
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$31 million Geelong Leisurelink Opens
Geelong’s eagerly awaited $31 million Leisurelink Aquatic & Recreation Centre has opened this week. City of Greater Geelong Mayor Councillor John Mitchell officially opened the...
Sep 10, 2010
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Consultant Martin Sheppard antagonises Parks and Leisure Australia's National President
Leading industry consultant Martin Sheppard has been slammed in a communication from the President of Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA). Responding to comments made by Sheppard...
Sep 9, 2010
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Royal Life Saving releases 2010 'State of the Industry' Report
Utilising the results of 428 Aquatic Facility Safety Assessments conducted by Royal Life Saving over the last three years the 2010 State of the Industry Report provides an...
Sep 9, 2010
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Centaman Launch next generation IP Enabled turnstiles
Centaman Entrance Control's next generation Centurion turnstiles now feature IP connectivity for remote configuration, diagnostics and support. The 'Remote Turnstile Management'...
Sep 7, 2010
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